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Does the 2021 Nissan GT-R need premium gas?

Yes. Premium.

$400extra a year

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12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Premium $0.60 more.

Convertibles100%Coupes93%Sedans60%Wagons60%SUVs50%Hatchbacks15%Trucks8%Minivans0%
288 models (2021). One trim per model: the cheapest with a grade.
2021 Nissan GT-R: fuel grade by trim
TrimEngineGradeMpgRegular, a yearPremium, a year
Premium AWD3.8L 6cylPremium18$2,133$2,533
T-spec AWD3.8L 6cylPremium18$2,133$2,533
Track Edition AWD3.8LPremium18$2,133$2,533
NISMO AWD3.8L 6cylPremium18$2,133$2,533
NISMO Special Edition AWD3.8L 6cylPremium18$2,133$2,533

Rivals

2021 Nissan GT-R and rivals: grade of the cheapest trim
CarCheapest trimGrade
2021 Nissan GT-RPremium AWDPremium
2021 Porsche 911Carrera RWDPremium

What this cannot tell you

Check the fuel door or manual before you fill.

Gas prices and the premium gap change by state.

How values are checked